Wolf in sheep's clothing.

"Welcome to the home of all."

"Thank you, Captain," said Brian kindly.

"If you need anything, just call me. Your room is upstairs, above the office. Dash said it would do you good to be in the same room, so you wouldn't be running around the corridors in the middle of the night. The floor creaks. You'll know when you go upstairs."

"Thank you very much, sir," I said unconvinced.

"Master Brian knows which room has been vacated for you. I'll pick you up at dinner time. Don't go out without shotguns and acid. They're both in the cupboard," he pointed to a shiny carved mahogany cupboard. "If you go out, you have to be back before dark. There's not enough acid for everything outside that can attack you."

"Don't worry, Captain. We won't go out. Have a nice evening."

Brian took my arm and led me to where our room would be.